On April 28th, 2021 the Founder Institute hosted the 20th Global Founder Showcase, and over 1600 entrepreneurs, investors, media, and tech execs registered to watch pitches from up-and-coming companies across the globe.
We were pleased to welcome Patrick Riley as the event's keynote speaker. Patrick Riley is the CEO of GAN (Global Accelerator Network) and Managing Director of GAN Ventures - watch his presentatation video below:
In addition to Patrick Riley's keynote, the event also featured pitches from promising pre-seed companies from across the globe. Previous presenters on this event have raised over $1.5 billion in funding, and include luminary companies like Udemy, Relay Rides, Thumbtack, Realty Mogul, Kaggle, and many more.
Nearly 150 startups from 19 countries applied to pitch in our April Showcase event, but after several rounds of intense evaluation and feedback, only 10 were chosen to present live. These companies are all showing promising early traction, and hail from 9 different cities, 7 countries, and 3 continents. You can see their pitch videos from the event below:
Endiatx
Endiatx, based in Redwood City, is a manufacturer of tiny pill robots that help doctors diagnose GI Tract issues without sedation or even a hospital visit required.
Resistomap
Resistomap, based in Helsinki, is a laboratory service provider that helps researchers monitor antibiotic resistance in the environment.
DotX
DotX, based in Jakarta, is a payroll solution so workers without a bank account can receive salaries and make banking transactions.
Valinor Earth
Valinor Earth, based in Bangalore, is an AgTech that uses Machine Learning with Satellite data to help farmers monitor their farms, track crop growth, and water optimization needs.
Rebels 0.0%
REBELS 0.0% based in Zurich are truly alcohol-free double distilled spirits alternatives on a mission to break social drinking norms, while celebrating everyone’s freedom of choice.
Utobo
Utobo Inc. based in California is a cloud-based one-stop platform for educators to create, teach and monetize educational content.
Pabbler
Pabbler, based in Istanbul, is a transportation platform that helps travelers earn money by renting empty spaces in their luggage.
Chiefly
Chiefly, based in Toronto, is a SaaS company that helps leaders run better meetings using deep learning and habit building science to deliver real time feedback.
Prowess Project
Prowess Project, based in Austin, is an integrated job, training and community platform that exists to help caregivers return to the workforce on their terms.
KnowRx
KnowRx, based in Austin, is a cloud-based digital healthcare platform that addresses various health encounters important to proper therapeutic care.
About GAN & featured keynote speaker Patrick Riley
GAN is a curated community of independent accelerators, corporates, and investors connecting startups to the human and financial resources needed for entrepreneurs and the cities they call home to build powerful businesses that make meaningful impact. Patrick Riley is also a co-founder and Managing Partner at GAN Ventures, the VC fund investment arm of GAN. GAN Ventures invests in in early-stage startups, regardless of geography, and believe that economic and social prosperity can be built in cities large and small around the world.
Patrick Riley started his career at the American Red Cross where he oversaw the COO’s office as its Chief of Staff. Patrick left the Red Cross to manage the sales and operations for a venture-backed healthcare technology company that had a recent exit. Following his passion to support startup companies around the world, Patrick joined Techstars, a well known tech accelerator, and oversaw its growth which included the development of GAN. Outside of work, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife and two girls, bike riding, traveling, and skiing around Colorado.
The next Founder Showcase will be scheduled soon, and you can learn more and register for updates at FounderShowcase.com.
The Founder Showcase is Silicon Valley’s leading international startup pitch event, helping seed-stage startups learn, launch, and connect to investors. On this free online event you can watch presentations from promising pre-seed startups from across the globe, and learn from world-leading venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. In addition, there are several networking sessions to connect with others.
Since 2008, speakers like Elon Musk and startups like Udemy and Thumbtack have presented on our stage.
Learn more at FounderShowcase.com.
